Load Builder II Yard/Warehouse

Builders FirstSource; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier located in Newton, MA is looking for a Load Builder. The role involves loading and unloading materials, ensuring safe handling practices, and requires a high school diploma along with forklift certification. Experience in similar tasks is preferred. Candidates should be physically able to lift and carry materials as needed. The position offers a stable work environment with no supervisory duties and adheres to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education and 1-2 years of experience in similar tasks.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently, sometimes up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from vehicles.
• Performs load-building based on customer orders.
• Follows work orders and instructions for materials movement.
• Cleans work areas and assists machine operators.
• Observes safety procedures during tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of company products

Ability to read and write

Ability to use simple hand tools

Knowledge of safety procedures

Common sense understanding for instructions

Ability to count and verify items

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Steel cutters

Crowbar

Claw-hammer

Job description

Location: Newton MA Yard - 15 Needham St (02461), Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Purpose

Under general supervision performs routine loading and unloading of materials within yard or work site; assembles load packages into truck for delivery to customer job sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Performs load‑building, determining the appropriate weight, composition, and placement of load based on customer order and capacity of delivery vehicle to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.
• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials to be moved or loaded.
• Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other device.
• Opens containers, units, slings and loads, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw‑hammer or other hand tools.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales or other containers so as to provide for correct identification of items.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• May provide training and/or guidance to less experienced Load Builders.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co‑workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 1‑2 years of experience performing these or similar tasks; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift certification required.

Competencies

• Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into account weight, shape and handling requirements
• Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks
• Ability to use simple hand tools
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• Work is performed within a production or yard environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, equipment noise and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.